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25 Jan 2026

Worried about future energy costs? You aren’t alone

As a community-focused credit union, Gateway is committed to helping our members manage their finances and plan.

21 Jan 2026

Energy Saving Week 2026: Your Year-Round Guide to a More Affordable Home

Celebrate Energy Saving Week 2026 with Gateway Credit Union. Discover seasonal tips to cut bills and learn how our affordable loans can help you fund home energy efficiency and green upgrades.

19 Jan 2026

More Than Just Finance: It’s Neighbours Helping Neighbours

Discover the "people helping people" difference at Gateway Credit Union. As a member-owned community hub, we offer fair loans, ethical savings, and personal support you won't find at big banks. Every penny stays local, helping neighbors thrive while building your own financial peace of mind. Join a movement that puts your wellbeing first—explore our local, community-driven banking today.

16 Jan 2026

New Year, New Habits: Team Gateway’s Top Tips for a Savvy 2026

Start 2026 with practical savings tips from Gateway Credit Union. Learn how to check bills, cut subscriptions, and build a lasting habit with advice from our team. Reach your goals today!

09 Jan 2026

Our Community, Our Finances: Navigating 2026 Together

Take control of your money in 2026 with Gateway Credit Union. Get local, community-focused tips on budgeting and savings for better financial wellbeing.

07 Jan 2026

Essential Support: Resources to Help with the Rising Cost of Living

Cost of Living Support Wales: Grants, Carer Funds, Food Banks & Fuel Help. Find lost Child Trust Funds. Get the financial aid you deserve now.

05 Jan 2026

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02 Jan 2026

Smart Shopping: Spend Wisely Without Losing Life’s Comforts

Smart shopping isn’t about harsh budget cuts; it’s about making thoughtful choices that help your money work harder for you.

27 Dec 2025

Take Control of Post-Christmas Spending

Feeling post-Christmas debt stress? Consolidate multiple debts into one affordable payment with Gateway Credit Union. Reduce interest, ease stress, and even build savings! Take control of your finances today.

16 Dec 2025

Important Membership Highlights

Gateway Credit Union's Terms & Conditions (28 Nov 2025) detail eligibility, savings limits £30,000, fees, and schemes. Key points include the £5 minimum savings, annual fees, and the Benevolent Scheme requiring 3 years of continuous savings. Full document available to download.

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Special Events Account

This is the account for you if you want to save for a particular purpose. You set the rules with this account: you can choose whether or not you want to be able to access your savings, or whether to avoid temptation by 'locking' the account until a particular date. You can also set a savings target.

If you want to name a different beneficiary for your Special Events Account you can, making it ideal for leaving a lump sum to children or grandchildren.

You can pay in by any of our payment methods, and can even split your regular payment between your savings and loan accounts. If you like to keep your savings in separate 'pots' you can open several Special Events Accounts.

Like all your other Gateway Savings, your money is 100% safe, and receives an annual dividend when we declare one.  We will send you an annual statement, but you can also get a passbook to record payments, and can ask for a statement or see your balance online at any time.

Gateway members are currently using Special Events Accounts to save for weddings, trips abroad, big birthday and anniversary parties, school proms, a summer holiday fun fund, a new car, home improvements or to leave a sum for funeral expenses. What will you choose to save for?

Open a Special Events Account with this form and your first payment. You can only open a Special Events Account  when you are a Gateway member